Stored Cross-Site Scripting in ProcessingJS for WordPress Plugin
CVE-2025-6039

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Processingjs For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-6039?

The ProcessingJS for WordPress plugin contains a vulnerability that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'pjs4wp' shortcode. This flaw arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious web scripts into pages, which will execute automatically when other users access those affected pages, thus compromising site integrity and user privacy.

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Affected Version(s)

ProcessingJS for WordPress * <= 1.2.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/processingjs-f...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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